Question
Which action best shows that Damon is loyal to Pythias?
Responses
Damon defends Pythias to Dionysius when Pythias doesn't return.
Damon defends Pythias to Dionysius when Pythias doesn't return.
When Pythias has to return home, Damon agrees to take his place until Pythias can return.
When Pythias has to return home, Damon agrees to take his place until Pythias can return.
When Pythias returns, Damon pleads with him to take Pythias's place and be executed.
When Pythias returns, Damon pleads with him to take Pythias's place and be executed.
Damon is hopeful that Pythias will not return to be executed. Why does the author have Dionysius sentence Pythias to death?
Responses
a It foreshadows what happens to Pythias at the end of the story.
a It foreshadows what happens to Pythias at the end of the story.
b It ensures that the viciousness of a merciless ruler is a recurring theme in the story.
b It ensures that the viciousness of a merciless ruler is a recurring theme in the story.
c It sets up the exposition and propels the action forward for the reader.
c It sets up the exposition and propels the action forward for the reader.
d It reveals the ruthless nature of Dionysius early to contrast with how his character changes at the end.
d It reveals the ruthless nature of Dionysius early to contrast with how his character changes at the end.
Responses
Damon defends Pythias to Dionysius when Pythias doesn't return.
Damon defends Pythias to Dionysius when Pythias doesn't return.
When Pythias has to return home, Damon agrees to take his place until Pythias can return.
When Pythias has to return home, Damon agrees to take his place until Pythias can return.
When Pythias returns, Damon pleads with him to take Pythias's place and be executed.
When Pythias returns, Damon pleads with him to take Pythias's place and be executed.
Damon is hopeful that Pythias will not return to be executed. Why does the author have Dionysius sentence Pythias to death?
Responses
a It foreshadows what happens to Pythias at the end of the story.
a It foreshadows what happens to Pythias at the end of the story.
b It ensures that the viciousness of a merciless ruler is a recurring theme in the story.
b It ensures that the viciousness of a merciless ruler is a recurring theme in the story.
c It sets up the exposition and propels the action forward for the reader.
c It sets up the exposition and propels the action forward for the reader.
d It reveals the ruthless nature of Dionysius early to contrast with how his character changes at the end.
d It reveals the ruthless nature of Dionysius early to contrast with how his character changes at the end.
Answers
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For the first question regarding Damon’s loyalty to Pythias, the best action that shows Damon’s loyalty is:
**When Pythias has to return home, Damon agrees to take his place until Pythias can return.**
This action highlights Damon’s dedication to his friend, as he is willing to sacrifice his own life for Pythias's freedom.
For the second question regarding why the author has Dionysius sentence Pythias to death, the best response is:
**d It reveals the ruthless nature of Dionysius early to contrast with how his character changes at the end.**
This highlights the initial cruelty of Dionysius, setting the stage for the eventual character development and change that occurs as the story progresses.
**When Pythias has to return home, Damon agrees to take his place until Pythias can return.**
This action highlights Damon’s dedication to his friend, as he is willing to sacrifice his own life for Pythias's freedom.
For the second question regarding why the author has Dionysius sentence Pythias to death, the best response is:
**d It reveals the ruthless nature of Dionysius early to contrast with how his character changes at the end.**
This highlights the initial cruelty of Dionysius, setting the stage for the eventual character development and change that occurs as the story progresses.
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